Educational Concerts

One of our biggest embodiments of Arts Without Borders, our educational concerts open minds in the moment, and more importantly, long after they’ve left the building. The Sheldon introduces young people to jazz, folk, classical, world music, dance and more through engaging, one-of-a kind performances.

These one-hour performances feature some of St. Louis’ top musicians and educators as well as several nationally acclaimed artists. Students are given the opportunity for a Q&A session with artists at the end of each performance. Teacher handbooks, which include additional educational material and follow-up activities, will be provided to guide teachers for each concert.

Registration for shows in the 24-25 season will open in the fall.

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Our Educational Concerts

Education Concerts: Registration opens August 1

Show:
American Musical
Dates:
10/16 @ 10:30
11/21 @ 10
2/20 @10:30
4/9 @10
Audience:
Middle-High

Show:
Dance the Story: The Nutcracker
Dates:
12/5 @ 10
12/6 @ 10:30
Audience:
Early Elementary

Show:
Dance the Story: Sleeping Beauty
Dates:
11/15 @ 10
3/27 @ 10:30
4/24 @ 10:30
4/25 @ 10
Audience:
Early Elementary

Show:
Drums and Dances of Africa
Dates:
10/22-25 @ 10
2/4-7 @ 10:30
2/11-13 @10:30
Audience:
All ages

Show:
The Jazz Story
Dates:
10/15 @ 10:30
11/12@10
12/3 @ 10:30
2/25 @ 10:30
4/22 @ 10
Audience:
Elementary-Middle

Show:
The Music of Lewis and Clark
Dates:
11/13 @ 10
1/23 @ 10:30
¾ @ 10:30
Audience:
Elementary

Show:
Winter Wonderland
Dates:
12/12 @ 10:30
Audience:
All ages

Coffee Concerts for High Schoolers- NEW! Registration opens August 1

Limited tickets available, some will include Q&A with the artist after the show, approx. 20
minutes.

Show:
Eleanor and Dario
Dates:
10/9 @ 10
Audience:

Show:
Elsie Parker and the Poor People of Paris
Dates:
11/6 @ 10
Audience:
French students, jazz singers

Show:
Wee Heavies
Dates:
12/11 @ 10
Audience:
Choirs, esp. Boys high schools

Show:
Bosman Twins
Dates:
4/16 @ 10
Audience:
Jazz bands

Show:
Pop! Pop! Pop!
Dates:
5/7 @ 10
Audience:
Jazz bands, orchestra

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

The Sheldon’s educational programs are generously
underwritten by the following major contributors:
Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation,
Sandy Blasingame and Gary Hall, Centene Corporation,
Clean Uniform Company, Edward Jones, Emerson,
Engelhardt Family Foundation, Fox Performing Arts
Charitable Foundation, Barbara and David Gifford,
Sally Johnston, William T. Kemper Foundation,
Krausse-Papendick Fund, Les Paul Foundation, PNC
Foundation, The Saigh Foundation, Steward Family Foundation, Mary Strauss, Taylor Family Foundation, along with many other cherished supporters.

All-Star Chorus

The Sheldon’s All-Star Chorus is a by-audition program that inspire artistic excellence in future generations by offering exceptional learning resources and opportunities to our region’s most promising young talent.

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SOLID Music Project

SOLID is is a STEAM-based program that challenges students to design and create their own musical instruments by following the steps of the engineering cycle. Students learn about the connected worlds of sound, science and art.

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